admonish

The word “admonish” has 3 syllables: ad-mon-ish

It's pronounced as /ədˈmɑː.nɪʃ/


What is synonym and antonym for admonish?

In the thesaurus, “admonish” has 90 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for admonish along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for admonish

Antonyms for admonish

Meanings of admonish

  • verb
    1. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
    2. To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.
    3. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher had to admonish the students for being noisy during the lecture.
  • Parents often admonish their children to be careful when crossing the street.
  • The manager admonished the team for missing the project deadline.
  • He was gently admonished for forgetting to submit the report on time.
  • The coach admonished the players to maintain their focus during practice.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to admonish, such as: OK, abuse, acquaint, adjure, advise, alert, applaud.

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